Posts by Lisa McDonald
Video: California startup pitches electric vehicle ‘subscription’ as alternative to ownership
The price of buying an electric vehicle is a big hurdle to widespread EV adoption. California-based startup Autonomy pitches the vision that its EV subscription service will allow anyone to drive electric without the long-term commitment of a traditional loan or lease.
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Recycle energy in discarded batteries, MXene counters mercury contamination, and other materials stories that may be of interest for August 17, 2022.
Read MoreThe future of building: Are bioceramic dome homes the answer to resilient and affordable housing?
With the increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters, architects will need to reconsider how buildings are constructed. California-based startup Geoship claims its bioceramic dome homes are not only disaster resilient but could help combat the affordable housing crisis.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for August 15, 2022
Allied opens third manufacturing facility in China, Biden signs CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for August 15, 2022.
Read MoreDigital light processing allows for design of fine-featured bioceramic scaffolds
Digital light processing is one of the most promising additive manufacturing technologies for preparing ceramic scaffolds with complicated fine features. Three recent studies by several groups in China explore the use of this technique to fabricate bioceramic scaffolds for medical applications.
Read MoreVideo: Minerals Security Partnership advances multinational commitment to bolstering critical mineral supply chains
The Minerals Security Partnership, announced during the annual Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada convention in mid-June 2022, is an 11-member multinational partnership initiative that aims to bolster critical mineral supply chains. Learn more about who is involved and India’s possible interest in joining the partnership.
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Shrimp shell nanoparticles strengthen cement, silicon microparticles enhance Li-ion batteries, and other materials stories that may be of interest for August 10, 2022.
Read MoreWith safety and performance, ceramic batteries are in the works
Substantial ceramics research projects are looking to address issues with current lithium-based battery technologies. A selection of recent papers in ACerS journals highlights some of the efforts toward new electrolyte, cathode, and anode materials.
Read MoreCeramic and glass business news of the week for August 8, 2022
SCHOTT establishes stand-alone company for its pharma business, China suspends sand exports to Taiwan, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for August 8, 2022.
Read MoreIntroduction to “Glass relaxation” for Glass: Then and Now
As part of the IYoG celebrations, ACerS’ “Glass: Then and Now” series is highlighting ACerS journal articles each month that support advancement in glass science and technology. The focus this month is glass relaxation.
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